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hasty examination

[/ˈheɪsti ɪɡˈzæmɪneɪʃən/]
nounpl: hasty examinations
exame apressado
1. A quick, superficial inspection or review done without careful consideration or thoroughness
The doctor performed a hasty examination before prescribing the medication.
O médico realizou um exame apressado antes de prescrever o medicamento.
2. A cursory assessment made in a hurried manner, often lacking attention to detail
After a hasty examination of the documents, he concluded they were authentic.
Após um exame apressado dos documentos, ele concluiu que eram autênticos.
NYC Slang
quick once-over
Synonyms
cursory examinationsuperficial inspectionquick reviewcursory checkperfunctory examination
Antonyms
thorough examinationcareful inspectiondetailed reviewcomprehensive assessmentmeticulous examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exame apressado
most common usage
Brazil
vistoria rápida
used in inspection contexts
Portugal
exame precipitado
alternative formal term
Portugal
inspeção ligeira
used for general inspection contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a lick and a promise
once-over lightly
at a glance
dar uma olhadela
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